How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum?

Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum is funded by Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)

What are Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum's eligibility criterias?

Open to Indigenous women entrepreneurs Open to gender-diverse Indigenous individuals in business

Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum

Last Update: August 7, 2025

Canada

Mentorship and other resources for entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)

Program status

Open

Overview of the Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum program

Indigenous women and gender-diverse people can get support in business, management, and entrepreneurship skills from peer mentorship and business resources.

Eligible projects & activities

Participation in peer mentorship and navigation programs to enhance business, management, and entrepreneurship skills.
Accessing business resources and support networks dedicated to Indigenous women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs.
Engagement in skill-building activities for strengthening entrepreneurial capacity.
Networking with other Indigenous entrepreneurs through organized conferences and ongoing community initiatives.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 100,000

Launching a start-up incubator for young Indigenous women

$ 70,000

Keystones of Support: Establishing business development workshops

$ 90,000

Promoting Indigenous women-owned businesses through a marketing campaign

$ 60,000

Implementing a peer mentorship program for Indigenous women entrepreneurs

$ 40,000

Collaborating with local nonprofits to recognized 'Entrepreneur of the Month'

$ 75,000

Creating a comprehensive business resource library for Indigenous women

Eligibility criteria of the Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum program

The applicant must be an Indigenous woman or gender-diverse person.
The applicant must be entering or active in the fields of business, management, or entrepreneurship.

Who is eligible?

Businesses and entrepreneurial ventures led by Indigenous women
Businesses and entrepreneurial ventures led by gender-diverse Indigenous people

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

How to apply to the Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum program

Access Application Form

Visit the Native Women’s Association of Canada's #BeTheDrum program page.
Click on the "Application In English" button to begin the application process.

Complete Intake Form

Fill out the English Intake Form with all required information, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Submit the Application

Review your completed application form for any errors or omissions.
Submit the form online through the designated platform.

Confirmation

Wait for a confirmation email or notification verifying receipt of your application.

Additional information

The #BeTheDrum program offers peer mentorship to support ongoing entrepreneurial development.
Participants gain access to a range of business resources and networking opportunities through program features such as the Women's Business Directory and "Entrepreneur of the Month" recognition.
The program is made possible through financial support from the Government of Canada.

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